{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Tara Turner \u2013 AIAW National Champion and Longhorn 1500m Record Setter","description":"Tara Turner Season 6 - Episode 4 Texas Legacy Support Network Show Host: Chris Doelle Guest: Tara Turner In this episode, Chris interviews former University of Texas track athlete Tara Turner to discuss her athletic journey and life after college. Turner reflects on her development as a runner, her collegiate achievements at UT, and her successful transition into entrepreneurship.  Key Discussion Topics &amp;amp; Segments \u2022 Youth track in Baton Rouge: Started running at age 10 in Baton Rouge and developed her skills under the guidance of her dedicated youth coach, Mr. Cortana. \u2022 UT track triumphs: Recruited to UT by coach Terry Jordan, won the AIAW National Title during her freshman year, set the school record in the 1500m, and navigated the program's coaching transition to Terry Crawford. \u2022 Post-collegiate training: Continued training at UT for two years after graduation, relocated to San Diego with her step-sister Susan, and trained under coach Ron Sheffield before retiring due to recurring stress fractures. \u2022 Starting Finished Touch interior design: Transitioned from event planning roles with the LA Marathon and the Alzheimer's Association to launching her successful, referral-based interior design firm, Finished Touch. \u2022 TLSN involvement: Previewed her upcoming attendance at the TLSN golf tournament, her excitement to reconnect with former UT teammates, and her appreciation for TLSN's support of UT student-athletes. \u2022 The lost championship ring story: Shared the story of how her lost national championship ring was recovered and returned to her 20 years later through the UT Women's Athletics Department.  Connect with the Show  Website: Texas Legacy Support Network Follow Host Chris Doelle: Lone Star Gridiron Support the Mission: Learn how TLSN assists former Longhorn athletes and staff through charitable assistance and historical preservation.  Thank you for tuning in to the Texas Legacy Support Network Show! Join us next time for more stories from the rich history of Longhorn Sports. Texas Legacy Support Network Available on these fine podcast sources and more!   &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Texas Legacy Support Network The Texas Legacy Support Network is a 501 c3 non-profit formed to help former University of Texas athletes. The funds raised by TLSN are used to offer temporary financial support to former qualifying student-athletes, managers, trainers, and their immediate family\u2019s. To help share the stories of the folks who made UT Athletics history:  email&amp;nbsp; billydale1@gmail.com phone 972-672-9071  Call the feedback line&amp;nbsp;713-568-6361 produced by Fresh Media Works http:\/\/www.freshmediaworks.com ","author_name":"Lone Star Gridiron","author_url":"http:\/\/www.lonestargridiron.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/43335999\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/207715394"}